Botox Q & A

Botox® is a brand name for an anti-aging product containing botulinum toxin, the same neurotoxin that causes food poisoning. When injected beneath the skin, however, Botox blocks nerve impulses to facial muscles and reduces wrinkles caused by frowning, squinting, smiling, and other facial expressions.

What are the benefits of Botox?

Numerous aesthetics benefits are associated with Botox injections. Botox helps combat aging by reducing:

Frown lines
Crow’s feet near your eyes
Forehead creases
Lines near your mouth
Other fine lines and facial wrinkles
A cobblestoned appearance of the chin
Helps to alleviate the symptoms of TMJ
Botox can also be injected to stop excessive sweating (armpits, palms, etc.)

Botox injections leave you looking relaxed and “fresh” after active wrinkles get smoothed out by the neurotoxin. Botox is a minimally invasive aesthetics treatment that’s fast and painless, with no downtime. It’s a common procedure that’s been safely used in patients for years and is FDA approved.

What should I expect during Botox injections?

After a thorough consultation with an certified provider at MD Esthetics, you’ll find out if Botox or another anti-aging procedure best matches your needs. If you’re a good candidate for Botox injections, your provider numbs the injection site to eliminate any discomfort.

He injects the botulinum solution just beneath the skin in areas that show signs of aging due to facial expressions. The procedure is simple and takes just 10-20 minutes once you’re in the exam room.

What happens after treatment?

After Botox injections, you can return to work right away, but your doctor might recommend you avoid strenuous physical activity until the next day. You may experience temporary side effects, such as:

Swelling at the injection site
Mild redness
Slight bruising

You’ll notice results from Botox about 5-7 days after the injections. Reduced fine lines and wrinkles last about 3-4 months before you’ll require additional injections to maintain your new youthful appearance. Your provider may recommend additional aesthetics treatments, such as dermal fillers, skin tag removal, or a facial, to refresh your look and meet all of your anti-aging goals.

When you’re ready to look and feel years younger without pain or downtime, schedule a consultation with MD Esthetics by phone or online to find out if Botox is right for you.